Lavandin Super Essential Oil, 100 ml

Lavandin super essential oil is added to cosmetics mainly as a fragrance component. It gives the finished product a lavender scent with herbal and camphoraceous undertones, which is clearly noticeable in soap, shower gel or body oil. It is obtained by steam distillation of lavandin (Lavandula hybrida), a cross between lavender species of European origin. The manufacturer also classes it among active ingredients and associates it with a soothing and cooling effect on the skin, which is used in after-sun products and in care for skin prone to irritation.

The oil is available in cosmetic and food grade, is vegan and dissolves in oil and in alcohol, but not in water. Its solubility and volatility determine how it is handled in a formulation.

Fragrance profile

The manufacturer describes the scent as lavender with a camphoraceous note, floral, herbal and rustic. The core is lavender, and the herbal, rougher “field” note gives it a more direct character. It suits products where lavender should be clearly recognisable: soaps, bath products, massage oils, air fresheners and diffusers.

Key benefits

• Lavender scent with a camphoraceous note – a floral-herbal character for products in which lavender should dominate: soaps, bath products, massage oils, diffusers.
• Soothing effect on the skin – according to the manufacturer’s data, it helps to reduce redness and the feeling of irritation. The manufacturer therefore lists it for after-sun products and for care of skin prone to irritation.
• Cooling sensation – the manufacturer describes a refreshing, cooling feel on the skin, usable for example in after-sun gels and milks.
• Relaxing scent – in aromatherapy, hair mists and leave-in hair care, the manufacturer associates the scent with relaxation and relief of tension. This effect is linked to the scent.
• Wide range of use – the product parameters cover face, body, hair, nails, the eye area and intimate hygiene. The permitted usage rate in each product category is set by the IFRA standard.

Use in formulation

The oil is incorporated into the oil phase or, in emulsions, only in the cooling phase and as a post-addition. It is added to a finished cream or milk after cooling, when the emulsion is already formed and stable, and mixed in thoroughly. In anhydrous products (body and massage oils, butters, cuticle oils) it is added at room temperature to the finished oil blend.

In water-based systems (facial toners, hair mists, body sprays) the oil does not disperse on its own. It needs a solubiliser, for example Polysorbate 20 or PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, with which it is first mixed before the blend is added to the water phase. In hydroalcoholic products (eaux de parfum, aftershaves) it dissolves directly in the alcohol.

For cold process soap we have not practically verified how the oil behaves in the soap batter, so try it first on a small batch.

The manufacturer does not state an exact recommended usage rate. The upper limits are set by the IFRA standard separately for each product category (for example category 4 for fine fragrances, 5A for body creams and oils, 5B for facial toners and creams, 9 for soaps and shampoos, 12 for candles and air fresheners). When calculating the recipe, work from the current IFRA documentation for this oil.

Suitable for products such as

• Soaps, shower gels and bath products – lavender scent for rinse-off products, usage rate according to the IFRA limits for category 9.
• Body and massage oils – it dissolves directly in the carrier oil at room temperature.
• After-sun products – they make use of the cooling and soothing effect described by the manufacturer.
• Facial creams and toners – in creams in the cooling phase, in toners via a solubiliser.
• Hair mists and leave-in hair care – the manufacturer lists it for hair perfumes and mists.
• Nail and cuticle oils – as the fragrance component of an anhydrous product.
• Intimate hygiene washes – within the IFRA limits for this category.
• Diffusers and aromatherapy blends – on its own or as part of a fragrance composition.

Good to know

The oil is clear to pale yellow. For light-coloured and clear products, it is worth checking the appearance on a test batch.

Volatility means that the oil should be added at the end of production, not heated, and the container should be kept closed during work. If a product is filled hot, the scent in the finished product will differ from the freshly mixed recipe.

Frequently asked questions